California and Texas Dominate List of Dirtiest US Cities
A study by LawnStarter ranked Houston and San Antonio among the dirtiest cities in the U.S., citing high pollution, poor living conditions, and resident dissatisfaction. Houston topped the list due to significant pollution and industrial emissions, while San Antonio ranked seventh. The study analyzed data from federal agencies and highlighted issues like Texas' high energy consumption and the Southwest's water problems. Virginia Beach was named the cleanest city for the second consecutive year.